ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) – As the 2014 season for Lobos baseball is about to kick off this weekend, Lobos head coach Ray Birmingham looks to former Rio Rancho star pitcher Josh Walker to lead New Mexico on the mound.

Walker is the first Lobo pitcher to be tabbed a pre-season All-American (3rd team), and is one of four Lobos on the pre-season All-MW team.

Last season Walker, went 11-1 with 55 strike outs. New Mexico opens up the season versus the University of San Diego (2-14-16), followed by 1 game versus Arizona State (2/18).